Faux Leaded Glass Window

I've always had a fondness for leaded glass windows, but the expense was out of reach. That is until I found a product that let me turn my boring old glass windows into faux stain glass beauties. I simply applied the product directly onto the existing window. And self-adhesive "leading" strips made the process so much easier. The full tutorial can be found on my blog post ...
1. Here's the before. A faux stain glass window I created using Gallery Glass over a decade ago. I used a hand steamer and scraper to remove the design. I'll be honest -- it took some elbow grease.
2. Before I started, I drew out my desired design on a sheet of paper sized to the window. This served as my template.
3. Then I grabbed my faux stain glass Gallery Glass materials, which included self-adhesive leading strips, liquid leading, and crystal clear "color."
4. I applied the leading strips first. They are so easy to work with and can easily be cut, removed, and repositioned. A level ensured the lines were straight.
5. Once the leading lines were in place, I applied the Gallery Glass crystal clear directly onto the glass. When it dried to clear after 24 hours, it added instant character to my 100+ year old home.
Linda @ it all started with paint
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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  • Merry Straub Merry Straub on Sep 22, 2018

    LOVE THIS!!! Great job! Could you have just used the tape and not the liquid?

  • Kay McGonigal Kay McGonigal on Oct 17, 2018

    I love the windows! They are perfect with your cabinets! Can you tell me how the paint treatment was done on the cabinets? I would love to do this in my kitchen!

  • Car Ly Car Ly on Feb 24, 2019

    If I wanted to use this on an old school antique glass door that is in between a living space and cold porch, does anyone know if the cold temperatures (e.g. -15 to -20) would wreck the finish or compromise it? Thank you, Carly

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  • Rie Helm Rie Helm on May 23, 2017

    I love it! Colored stained glass isn't my thing (we all have different tastes) but I love vintage glass (beveled is awesome too) and the privacy factor! If I wasn't a renter, I'd do this now!

  • Helen Bouslaugh Helen Bouslaugh on May 23, 2017

    The "real" colored stained glass is not real. It is mentioned she had done the same type of treatment a decade ago. She is tired of it as we all do or we would not be viewing this website. All of us like to update, try new things. I do like the classic best since any color scheme and looks more accurate to the home. Great job!

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